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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: September 15, 2014
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for the issuance of a Carnival License and a Music Festival to Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. as part of our their Mercy Fest event held on October 16-19, 2014.
PURPOSE:
Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. have applied for a Carnival license. Carnival to be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, October 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Music Festival on Friday, October 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
This yearly event will include a Carnival, Music groups, food and games. Our Lady of Mercy Church has been holding this event for at least a decade and partnered with Alpine Amusement Company, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
The Applicant has provided the following required documentation for both the Carnival and Music Festival:
Carnival Application
Music Festival Application
Operational Permit Application from the Fire Prevention Bureau
Event Layout
Illinois Department of Labor Owner/Operator List for Rides
Emergency Procedures
Certificate of Insurance
The applicant will be submitting the required Health Department Permit, Performance bond, Food and Beverage Registration, Sponsorship letter, parking approval letter form Waubonsie Valley High School and security coverage prior to approval by the city Council.
City Staff (Fire Prevention, Police Department, Law Department and the City Clerk's Office) will work closely with them to ensure all requirements are met prior to the issuance of a license. Additionally, as required by the State of Illinois, all operators, attendants and assistants will be appropriately screened by the carnival operator.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
None
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that this item be referred to Government Operations Committee for a recommendation to approve a Resolution to issue a Carnival License and a Music Festival Permit for a carnival to be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church on the above mentioned dates.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License and a Music Festival Permit to Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. as part of their Mercy Fest on October 16-19, 2014.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. have submitted an application to hold a carnival and Music Festival at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Thursday, October 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, October 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a Music Festival to be held on Friday, October 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. and Our Lady of Mercy Church have provided part of the required documentation and paid all applicable fees; and
WHEREAS, Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. and Our Lady of Mercy Church have agreed to provide final documentation prior to the issuance of the license sought.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that a carnival License and a Music Festival Permit be issued to Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. for October 16 - 19 at Our Lady of Mercy Church.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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Acting City Clerk Mayor